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Topic: 1945 girder C11 (Read 7076 times)

I popped the rocker cover and despite 50 years in the garage. Its like it had been run yesterday.Unfortunately the rocker cover is cracked. The breathers have been removed and blocked off. I know its the wrong rear light (should be a MT211) but I may keep it as its part of the history of the bike.

Those valve clearance adjusters look like theg have never had a spanner on them........if they have, it was the right size Have you decided what level/style of restoration you are going for Owen?There are a few "patinated" bits in my garage, that Norman left with me to donate, if they of any use to you.....not much left now though. Bring your tea bag and have a look.Graham

it would seem that I was wrong as to the manufacturer of the saddle on my '45 C11.After looking at all the Terry saddle photos uploaded I realise that mine has a completely different spring configuration. I will photograph mine tonight and upload photo for you as it's currently off of the bike. Perhaps mine is also Wilbech type, who knows!

Yes the springs are just a collection of wrong size springs made to do the job. The cross over springs are there to tighten up the slack ones and the idea to join short springs with a key ring is novel. Ron

Triggers broom comes to mind I suppose the question is ....If you manage to retain just the frame, then fit new springs and cover, is it more "original" than a new replica replacement Either way, I am not going to wind Owen up.....as he may be in charge of medical equipment used for my survival in the not too distant future Graham

Yes, I'm sure, too, that's a Terry's seat and not much worse than mine was.

I stripped mine and blasted all the separate metalwork bits, powder-coated the frame work and painted the springs with aerosol. After re-assembly, I sent it to Leighton's who made an excellent job of covering it and riveted a new, replica 'Terry' badge on the back.

This was a few years ago, but since I started messing around on this site, and it cost between forty and fifty quid inc. p & p. I think it's original as most of its constituent parts were made in Birmingham and nothing was made overseas.